How far is Overland Park, KS from Garnett, KS?

The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Garnett, KS is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.62 mi
01h 17m
Flight
57.45 mi
92.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.45 mi
Kilometers
92.46 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.62 mi
Kilometers
107.22 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garnett
Mon, Jun 1, 9:59 PM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Mon, Jun 1, 11:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-06-01T20:41
Arrive Garnett
Mon, Jun 1, 9:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Overland Park
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wellsville
KS

Citty in Kansas

From Overland Park
33.3 mi
00h 38m
To Garnett
33.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Overland Park and Garnett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park and Garnett.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 81st Street

    71 m · 16 sec · West 81st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Overland Park Drive

    82 m · 13 sec · Overland Park Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Valley View Drive

    761 ft · 30 sec · Valley View Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    157 m · 28 sec · Newton Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on West 87th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 87th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1893 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Garnett

    1547 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Princeton Street

    12.4 mi · 14 min · South Princeton Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North State Street

    150 m · 6 sec · North State Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South State Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · South State Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 6th Avenue

    2040 ft · 40 sec · West 6th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Oak Street

    639 ft · 30 sec · South Oak Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Oak Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Overland Park and Garnett.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 87th Street
43.3 mi · 65%
South Princeton Street
12.4 mi · 19%
South State Road
8.48 mi · 13%
Santa Fe Drive
1.12 mi · 2%
West 6th Avenue
0.39 mi · 1%
US 59 South
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

West 87th Street

Continue straight

37.1 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellsville
00h 38m from Overland Park
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Overland Park and Partly Cloudy near Garnett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Overland Park to Garnett?

The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wellsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Overland Park and 33.3 miles from Garnett.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Overland Park and Partly Cloudy near Garnett.

Stop Ideas Near Wellsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wellsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wellsville.

RAIL

Lawrence

31 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

59 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Topeka

63 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lee's Summit

65 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Garnett. Straight-line distance: 57.45 mi (92.46 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population197,381
Coordinates38.9822300, -94.6707900
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Garnett

#2 Garnett

City in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population3,258
Coordinates38.2805800, -95.2419200
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
End: Garnett (-95.24192, 38.28058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.9 L · about $8.86
Round trip
$17.72
4.7 gal · 17.8 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.86 $17.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.99 $19.99
Premium $4.65 $10.94 $21.87
Diesel $5.30 $12.46 $24.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Overland Park and Garnett. The current time is 20:41:34.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.